Climate Insights for Portree

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak
Coldest
February
5°C low
Wettest
December
218mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Portree is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1818mm of precipitation falls per year. Portree receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Portree is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5° Feb Max: 7° Average: 6° Min: 5° Mar Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 5° Apr Max: 9° Average: 8° Min: 6° May Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Jun Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 10° Jul Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 12° Aug Max: 15° Average: 14° Min: 12° Sep Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Oct Max: 12° Average: 11° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 7° Dec Max: 8° Average: 7° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Portree has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 167mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 195mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 218mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Portree is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1818mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 218mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 80mm. That's 138mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 35km/h Feb Wind Speed: 35km/h Mar Wind Speed: 30km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 30km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 33km/h
Wind Speed

Portree is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 34km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Portree, which began on March 20, 2026. Portree is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 332mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 527mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 8°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 576mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Portree based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
191 mm
6 cm
Feb
5 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
167 mm
3 cm
Mar Current
5 °C
8 °C
30 km/h
148 mm
3 cm
Apr
6 °C
9 °C
25 km/h
80 mm
1 cm
May
8 °C
12 °C
24 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
14 °C
24 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
15 °C
22 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
15 °C
25 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
14 °C
28 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
12 °C
30 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
10 °C
31 km/h
180 mm
1 cm
Dec
6 °C
8 °C
33 km/h
218 mm
1 cm
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